Film
Dear Teen TV Shows: Can We Please Stop Glorifying Toxic Men?
A reflection on some of the biggest shows, characters and relationships that shaped this generation of young women and a call for healthier depictions of love and boundaries.
‘Thank You and Good Night,’ A Film Like No Other
Jan Oxenberg’s newest movie,“Thank You and Good Night”, acts as a love letter to the director’s grandmother as it grapples with themes of death and decay.
‘Mulan’ Fails To Break Barriers Amidst Clouds of Controversy
Subject to negative reviews and organized counteraction, “Mulan” runs the risk of being forgotten in the annals of Disney+’s digital library.
‘The Devil All the Time’: A Meditation on American Violence
Antonio Campos’s latest film, “The Devil All the Time” meditates on violence in America. Starring everyone from Tom Holland to Robert Pattinson, Campos’s film kicks off Netflix’s fall lineup.
NYFF: A Digital Celebration of Cinema
With New York Film Festival 58 offering unprecedented accessibility, WSN Film Editor Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer has created a guide to understand the festival’s many titles and lineups.
‘The Mole Agent’ Is a Clever and Endearing Snapshot of Life in a Nursing Home
Beautiful and deceptively complex, this documentary film is an emotional examination of what it means to grow old.
‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ Will Leave You Confounded
This movie will have you scouring Reddit for hidden meanings as soon as the credits roll.
‘Beau Travail’s’ Restoration Re-animates the Beauty of Denis’s Cinematic Gem
Janus Films’ restoration of Claire Denis’s “Beau Travail” relivens the film for a new generation. Agnès Godard’s cinematography has never looked better and Denis’s style remains as remarkable as it did at the brink of the millennium.
Rock and Roll With President Carter in Mary Wharton’s Feature Debut
The new documentary “Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President” tracks Carter’s lifelong friendships with the best musicians of his era.
Remembering the Late, Great Chadwick Boseman
On August 28, 2020, Chadwick Boseman passed away after a silent battle with cancer. He left behind a legacy of leadership with a filmography that included the likes of Black Panther, Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson and James Brown.
‘Bill & Ted Face the Music,’ A Most Excellent Exercise in Pure Entertainment
20 years after their venture to Heaven and Hell, Bill and Ted prove they’ve still got it as they showcase an immense bout of cheesy charisma.
Warning, the Series Finale of “I May Destroy You” Might Actually Destroy You
Summer phenomenon, “I May Destroy You,” ends its 12 week run on HBO with a twisty, emotional bang.
